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Post by Local News on Mar 20, 2006 6:19:10 GMT -5
Gray is leaving on topBy JARROD SHERMAN - Sports EditorClay County girls basketball coach Donnie Gray is apparently standing by his previous decision that this basketball season will be his last. Gray accomplished several milestones this season. Clay County's 86-34 victory over Cawood at the end of the regular season gave Gray his 500th coaching victory in a career that dates back to 1985. The Lady Tigers steamrolled regional competition as they claimed their ninth regional crown during Gray's tenure. Harlan County teams ended Gray's first two seasons. Cumberland defeated Clay in the regional championship game in 1986, and Harlan knocked the Lady Tigers out in the first round the next season en route to its own Sweet 16 appearance. Gray more than made up for those two losses as he led the Lady Tigers to Sweet 16 berths in each of the next seven seasons, from 1988 to ‘94, and again in ‘06. Cumberland coach John Bond, who began his career in the mid-1970s, played several big games against Gray and the Lady Tigers. "He's always done a super job of getting them to play hard and play team ball," Bond said. "I think he's been a credit to girls basketball. It's a sad day for me and for girls basketball- I think very highly of Donnie Gray. He'll be hard to replace. I'm pleased that he got his 500th win, and he's getting to go out the way he should go out, which is on top. I hope he goes down there and does really well." Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Mar 21, 2006 16:57:02 GMT -5
Clay County keeping coach in game for a while longerGIRLS LET RETIRING DONNIE GRAY SAVOR ONE FINAL SWEET 16 By Alicia Wincze, HERALD-LEADER STAFF WRITERThe last thing Donnie Gray wanted to become was one of those coaches. The kind of coach, he says, who leaves a basketball program when the team's best players do. The kind who sees a rebuilding project ahead of him and opts to run for the hills instead. "I don't want to be one of these coaches that leaves when the bucket isn't full," Gray said. "I've seen a lot of them go when the kids aren't there anymore, and I didn't want that. I want to leave when the program is in good shape." Gray informed his Clay County squad earlier this year he would retire as head coach at the end of the season after 21 years at the helm of the program. On March 13, Gray got the reaction he was hoping for when the Lady Tigers routed Corbin 43-27 in the Region 13 finals to advance to the KHSAA Girls' Sweet 16 Tournament for the first time since 1996. Since taking over the head coaching position, Gray has compiled a career record of 505-141 that includes a state title in 1989 and a runner-up effort in 1992. As secure as his legacy is now, Gray vividly recalls the days when he thought his coaching career would be decidedly short-lived. "I never did play basketball and I had no experience as a high school coach, but (former coach) Larry Sizemore asked me to help him on the high school level," Gray said. "He pretty much gave me the job, and then I lost my first two games. That was pretty rough. That puts some pressure on you." What Gray didn't have in first-hand knowledge of the game, his intensity and desire made up for. Of the 13 appearances Clay County has made in the Sweet 16 during its history, nine have come during Gray's tenure. Such was the case this season. Once the Lady Tigers got wind that this was their coach's swan song, getting back to the state tournament went from team goal to non-negotiable. As far as making sure his team's future was set without him, Gray accomplished that goal as well. Four of the Tigers' five starters are underclassmen, and Gilbert will be one of just four seniors to graduate off the team. For the better part of the year, Gray has been preparing himself to walk away. Now he just wants that inevitable final moment delayed for a few more games. "Winning a state title is something that until you do it, you can't imagine how good it feels," said Gray, who has guided his team to a 31-2 mark this season and faces Iroquois in their opening-round game Thursday night. "I felt at the beginning of the season I would (retire), and I feel very fortunate that we're going back to the state tournament. Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Mar 21, 2006 20:45:23 GMT -5
Preseason picksCoaches showed their expertise in The Courier-Journal's preseason poll. Eight of the teams picked among the top 25 statewide advanced into the Sweet 16, headed by No. 1 Lexington Catholic. The others were Shelby County (No. 5), Mercy (No. 6), Iroquois (No. 7), Montgomery County (No. 10), Franklin-Simpson (No. 11), Clay County (No. 20) and Elizabethtown (No. 25). Nine of the coaches' picks to win regional titles are still alive: Franklin-Simpson (Fourth), Iroquois (Sixth), Shelby County (Eighth), Montgomery County (10th), Lexington Catholic (11th), Clay County (13th), Letcher County Central (14th), Magoffin County (15th) and Rose Hill (16th). Marshall County (First), Mercy (Seventh) and Boone County (Ninth) were picked second in their regions, and Henderson County (Second), Muhlenberg North (Third) and Rockcastle County (12th) were third choices. The longest shot was Elizabethtown (Fifth), which was picked fourth. Emotional week for NobleRockcastle County won the girls' 12th Region title on Tuesday night. On Wednesday coach Chrysti Noble found out she was pregnant with her second child. "I have really been blessed this week," said Noble, who was the Kentucky All-Star coach last summer. She said she is proud her of team, which is making its third straight trip to the event after graduating all five starters from last season's 13th Region championship team. The Lady Rockets moved into the 12th Region under statewide realignment. "It was something because we're in a different region and nobody expected it," she said. "It's just a team effort and really ranks high up there." Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Mar 22, 2006 6:18:16 GMT -5
Clay top team in lower bracketThe Sweet 16 field is one of the strongest in recent memory with 11 of the top 20 teams in the Litratings participating. Two others -- Boone County and Henderson County -- are in the top 30. If the Litratings hold true to form, LexCath will dispatch Mercy in the first round, Letcher County Central in the quarterfinals and No. 15 Elizabethtown in the semifinals. In the bottom half of the bracket, seven of the eight teams are ranked, with the top opening-round game pitting No. 7 Clay County against No. 10 Iroquois. According to the Litratings, the winner would meet No. 16 Montgomery County in the second round. No. 12 Muhlenberg North is favored over No. 17 Franklin-Simpson, and No. 14 Rose Hill is favored over No. 19 Shelby County. The Litratings have Clay County beating Muhlenberg North in the semifinals before losing to LexCath in the title game. "You never know, but I don't see anybody competing with them," Clay County coach Donnie Gray said. "People have their work cut out for them." SWEET 16 LITRATINGS School W-L Rating Lexington Catholic 31-1 114.8 Mercy 26-5 100.5 Clay County 31-2 96.2Iroquois 25-8 95.7 Muhlenberg North 25-6 93.2 Rose Hill 24-7 92.7 Elizabethtown 26-6 92.4 Montgomery County 27-6 92.3 Franklin-Simpson 24-4 91.6 Shelby County 25-8 90.4 Marshall County 25-3 89.9 Boone County 24-8 88.2 Henderson County 17-10 88.1 Magoffin County 26-5 86.2 Letcher County Central 25-6 84.4 Rockcastle County 23-9 80.6 Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Mar 22, 2006 6:19:06 GMT -5
Donnie Gray takes Coach of the Year honorsGilbert named to All-State teamThree of the state's five best players and one of the best coaches will miss the girls' Sweet 16 in Bowling Green this year. One of those is forward Arnika Brown of Christian County, who was named Tuesday as player of the year by a panel of writers and broadcasters for The Associated Press. Brown's season ended when the Lady Colonels lost to Henderson County, 56-54, in the first round of the 2nd Region tournament. Joining Brown on the first team are guards Chelsia Lymon and Rebecca Gray of Scott County, another team that won't be in this week's Sweet 16 tournament. The Cardinals' season ended when they lost by two points to reigning state champion Lexington Catholic in the semifinal round of the 11th Region tournament. Lexington Catholic provided the other two players on the first team, guard Nikki Davis and center Anaris Sickles. Coach of the year was a tie between Scott County's Steve Helton and Clay County's Donnie Gray, who is retiring. Gray's Lady Tigers, 31-2, will represent the 13th Region in Bowling Green, playing Louisville Iroquois on Thursday night in the first round. One of Clay County's two losses was to Lexington Catholic. The two teams are at opposite ends of the bracket and could meet for the championship. One of the Lady Tigers, guard Jayme Gilbert, was named to the AP second team. Gray is in his 21st year of basketball coaching, and led the Lady Tigers to the state championship in 1989. Gray has more than 500 wins on his record. This year will be the last, whatever happens, he said. "When I leave, I don't want to leave because there's nothing left there in the tank for the next coach that comes along," Gray said. "We've got a great nucleus of basketball players that are going to return next year and the years after." As good as the players and coach may be, Gray knows that those aren't necessarily enough to win it all. "You also gotta have a lot of luck to win that thing," he said. "It's just fun to go. That's what you coach for." Besides Gilbert of Clay County, also named to the second team were forward Brittany Edelen of Washington County, guard Merideth Marsh of Louisville Christian Academy, forward Natalie Novosel of Lexington Catholic and Monroe County guard Kenzie Rich. The Sweet 16 begins at noon Wednesday with Lexington Catholic taking on 7th Region champion Louisville Mercy. Other Wednesday games are Letcher County Central vs. Rockcastle County, Marshall County vs. Henderson County and Elizabethtown vs. Magoffin County. The first round continues Thursday with Franklin-Simpson vs. Muhlenberg North, Rose Hill Christian vs. Shelby County, Boone County vs. Montgomery County and Iroquois vs. Clay County. Read the entire article at....
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Post by Jim Wilson on Mar 22, 2006 21:26:57 GMT -5
clay county lady tigersRegion: 13th | Record: 31-2 | Enrollment: 1,091 Coach: Donnie Gray (504-141) is in his 21st year. Starters: Jayme Gilbert (5-9 sr., 22.6 ppg); Stephanie Jackson (5-6 so., 5.7 ppg); Page Jackson (6-0 jr., 9.9 ppg); Maleah Roberts (5-10 jr., 5.8 ppg); Gemma Gray (5-8 so., 8.5 ppg) Outlook: The record speaks for itself. The Lady Tigers played against teams from 13 other regions. Gray has a young team, with only one senior starter. Gray and Page Jackson are both tremendous shooters, and help carry the load when defenses overload on Gilbert. Player to watch: Gilbert is in the top 10 in the state in scoring, and in the top 15 in both field-goal and free-throw percentage. In addition to her scoring success, Gilbert averages 4.5 assists per game. Against Sweet Sixteen teams: 2-1 Sweet history: 13th trip and first since 1996; won title in 1989. Last word: Gray said he hopes his young team will help bring back to Clay County the dominance the Lady Tigers had in the 1980s and '90s: "Once you get (the Sweet Sixteen) in your blood, it's hard to get out." iroquois lady raidersRegion: 6th | Record: 25-8 | Enrollment: 1,163 Coach: Al Northington (99-75) is in his seventh year. Starters: LaQuisha Wharton (5-2 sr., 9.9 ppg); Asia Mathies (5-4 fr., 5.2 ppg); Adia Mathies (5-8 fr., 9.9 ppg); Kayla Hickman (5-6 fr., 6.9 ppg); Stafonia Taylor (5-6 fr., 5.1 ppg) Outlook: The Lady Raiders are a young team to say the least, but Northington's four freshman starters know how to win. In middle school, the girls went three years without losing a game. This year the team played the toughest schedule in Iroquois history, and Northington said that helped his team down the stretch. In the 6th Region championship, the Lady Raiders trailed Butler late in the game, but rallied to score the last 12 points and win 49-44. Player to watch: Point guard Laquisha "French Fry" Wharton has been the MVP of the Lady Raiders for the past five years, and will have her jersey retired at the end of the season. "We owe her a lot for what she's done to our program," Northington said. Against Sweet Sixteen teams: 2-2 Sweet history: Second trip in a row Last word: The coach said he took pride in the fact that his team is the only public school from Louisville in the tournament: "We just want to represent Louisville as best we can." Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Mar 23, 2006 12:00:20 GMT -5
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Post by Local News on Mar 24, 2006 23:04:52 GMT -5
Iroquois holds off Clay CountyAdia Mathies' rebound and basket off a missed free throw with 40 seconds to play Thursday night helped Louisville Iroquois hold off Clay County 39-33 in a first-round game of the girls' state tournament. Mathies, who finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds, was able to corral a missed foul shot by her sister, Asia Mathies, and scored on a layin to give the 6th Region champion Raiders (26-8) a 38-33 lead. Iroquois sealed the game with 16 seconds to play on LaQuisha Wharton's foul shot that pushed the margin to six points. Kayla Hickman paced the Raiders with 14 points. Clay County (31-3), the 13th Region champion, battled back from a 17-8 first-quarter deficit and briefly took a 25-24 lead with 3:51 to play in the third quarter, its only lead of the game. The loss for Clay County marked the final game for Tigers coach Donnie Gray after 21 seasons. Gray earned his 500th career victory in Clay County's final regular-season game. Jayme Gilbert led Clay County with 17 points. CLICK HERE to read the entire article at the Kentucky Post
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Post by Local News on Mar 24, 2006 23:20:14 GMT -5
AP All-State teamArnika Brown of Christian County, who was named as player of the year by a panel of writers and broadcasters for the Associated Press. Joining Brown on the first team are guards Chelsia Lymon and Rebecca Gray of Scott County, another team that won't be in this week's Sweet 16 tournament. The Cardinals' season ended when they lost by two points to reigning state champion Lexington Catholic in the semifinal round of the 11th Region tournament. Lexington Catholic provided the other two players on the first team, guard Nikki Davis and center Anaris Sickles. Sickles was named most valuable player of the Sweet 16 last year. Coach of the year was a tie between Scott County's Steve Helton and Clay County's Donnie Gray, who is retiring. One of the Lady Tigers, guard Jayme Gilbert, was named to the AP second team. Gray is in his 21st year of basketball coaching, and led the Lady Tigers to the state championship in 1989. Gray has more than 500 wins on his record. This year will be the last, whatever happens, he said. Besides Gilbert, others named to the second team were forward Brittany Edelen of Washington County, guard Merideth Marsh of Louisville Christian, forward Natalie Novosel of Lexington Catholic and Monroe County guard Kenzie Rich. CLICK HERE to read the entire article at the Cincinnati Post
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Post by Local News on Mar 25, 2006 12:49:03 GMT -5
CLAY COUNTY COACH RETIRES AFTER 39-33 LOSSBy Jennifer Smith And Alicia Wincze HERALD-LEADER STAFF WRITERSBOWLING GREEN - Donnie Gray had been playing this moment over in his head for the better part of the season. That didn't make the realization of it before his eyes any easier to take. Gray, who announced earlier this year he was retiring as the Clay County coach at the end of the season, saw his 21-year reign with the Lady Tigers end in a 39-33 loss to Iroquois in a first round game of the Houchens/KHSAA Girls' Sweet Sixteen tournament last night. "I'm trying not to cry. I'm a big man but I've got a big heart," Gray said. While Clay County succeeded in getting the uptempo Iroquois squad into a half-court game, the quickness of the Lady Raiders kept the Clay County offense out of rhythm and held the Tigers to just four points in the final quarter. "They have quick hands and quick feet and I knew that would be a problem," Gray said of Iroquois. "I still felt like it was our game. We controlled the tempo but on the defensive glass, we gave up too many offensive rebounds." Doing much of the damage for Iroquois was guard Adia Mathies. She connected for 12 points and 13 rebounds and scored a crucial putback with 40 seconds remaining to give her team a 38-33 lead. "They really got us out of our game... but our experience helped us win an ugly game," said Raiders Coach Al Northington. Jayme Gilbert, Clay County's all-time leading scorer, closed our her career with 17 points on 6-for-14 shooting. Rose Hill Christian 59, Louisville Iroquois 54Laura Terry scored 22 points and Rose Hill Christian knocked off Louisville Iroquois 59-54. The victory sent the Lady Royals (27-7), champions of Region 16 and a first-time state tourney participant, into the title game. The win by Rose Hill Christian, a small private school of just 77 high school students in Ashland ensures an all-private school final and guarantees that a private school will win the girls state championship for the sixth consecutive season. Veteran Knights easily defend titleKeyla Snowden used to get nervous before state tournament games. But after being in three straight with Lexington Catholic, the nerves have all but gone away. The player nicknamed "Shaky" by assistant coach Tony Talbott was quite the opposite, earning Most Valuable Player honors for the Knights, who proved to be more than steady themselves en route to their second straight Houchens Industries/KHSAA Sweet Sixteen championship, 69-52 over Rose Hill at Diddle Arena. Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Mar 26, 2006 8:56:26 GMT -5
Girls region players, coaches of the yearThe girls region coaches and players of the year, as voted by the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches:Region - Player - School - Coach - School1st Angela Roof St. Mary Jeff Stokes Graves Co. 2nd Arnika Brown Christian Co. Marty Cline Madisonville 3rd Candace Garrett Muhlenberg North Mike Harper Muhlenberg North 4th Kinzie Rich Monroe Co. Jeff Stamps Todd Co. Central 5th Brittany Edelen Washington Co. Terry Buckles Central Hardin 6th Nicole Helman Butler Larry Bruner Fairdale 7th Jenny Petrie Mercy Stacy Pendleton Manual 8th Amanda Green Shelby Co. Sally Zimmerman Shelby Co. 9th Rachel Lantry Covington Holy Cross Aaron Stamm Ludlow 10th Brooke Faulkner Harrison Co. Paula Buser Mason Co. 11th Nikki Davis Lexington Catholic Jay Lucas Woodford Co. 12th Chelsea Goodman Mercer Co. Tim Pyles Wayne Co. 13th Jayme Gilbert Clay Co. Donnie Gray Clay Co.14th Colette Cole Breathitt Co. Peggy Moore Breathitt Co. 15th Chelsee Jarell Paintsville Mark Baldwin Paintsville 16th Brandi Rayburn West Carter Hager Easterling East Carter Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Mar 27, 2006 22:23:28 GMT -5
13th Region Girls Basketball StatisticsIndividual ScoringBrooke Smith, Bell County 23.0 Jayme Gilbert, Clay County 22.6Wendi Messer, Knox Central 18.3 Amber Neace, South Laurel 18.3 Kourtney Tyra, Jackson Co. 17.7 Mandy Smith, Lynn Camp 17.6 Tara Koffa, Oneida Baptist 17.0Kendra Latham, Harlan 14.8 Sierra Wynn, Cawood 14.6 Erika Letanosky, Cumberland 14.1 Heather Clouse, Corbin 13.8 Chasity Fuston, Pineville 13.8 Callie Mills, Barbourville 13.0 Caitie Jackson, North Laurel 12.8 Stephanie McCullah, Whitley Co. 12.6 Brandy Noe, Lynn Camp 12.0 Brooklyn Jimison, Middlesboro 11.8 Melodye Smith, Pineville 11.3 Lauren Wombles, South Laurel 11.3 Mikkah Rogers, Corbin 11.2 Kayla Haynes, Whitley County 11.2 Kaitlyn Doan, Barbourville 11.0 Katie Akins, Corbin 11.0 Amber Whitehead, Jackson Co. 11.0 Emily Boggs, Cawood 10.9 Tiffany Jones, Evarts 10.8 Kaitlin Faulkner, Williamsburg 10.8 Sophie Robinson, Middlesboro 10.7 Shawnda Lovett, Williamsburg 10.3 Samantha Thomas, Evarts 10.2 Whitney Smith, South Laurel 10.2 Casey Karr, North Laurel 10.1 Tiffany Brock, Cawood 10.0 Page Jackson, Clay County 9.9Eve Tanoe, Oneida Baptist 9.2Kelsey Dickerson, Red Bird 9.2Courtney Bell, Harlan 9.0 Kayla Bargo, North Laurel 8.6 Gemma Gray, Clay County 8.5Christina Sutton, Corbin 8.4 Read the entire article at....
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Post by Jim Wilson on Mar 28, 2006 22:53:59 GMT -5
Lady Cardinals could be poised for regional greatnessBy JARROD SHERMAN - Sports Editor For two years, there has been little question about who the 13th Region's best team was. In 2004-05, Rockcastle County was the overwhelming favorite, and the Lady Rockets didn't disappoint. Ditto for Clay County in 2005-06. Picking a favorite to represent the region in Bowling Green in 2007 isn't quite so easy. As many as five teams could stake a legitimate claim as regional contenders, including three of the final four teams from this year's regional tournament. But someone's got to pick a favorite, and since I took the mantle of girls basketball guru from John Henson last year, the task falls to me - so here's what I've decided: The South Laurel Lady Cardinals are primed for a run to Bowling Green in 2007. Before we get too involved in looking ahead, however, here's our annual look back at the region's best players: 13th Region All-RegionFirst TeamG - Jayme Gilbert, Clay CountyG - Wendi Messer, Knox Central F - Sierra Wynn, Cawood F - Brooke Smith, Bell County F - Amber Neace, South Laurel Second TeamG - Kourtney Tyra, Jackson County G - Heather Clouse, Corbin F - Stephanie McCullah, Whitley County F - Brooklyn Jimison, Middlesboro F - Lauren Wombles, South Laurel Third TeamG - Sophie Robinson, Middlesboro G - Caitie Jackson, North Laurel G - Mikkah Rogers, Corbin F - Katie Akins, Corbin C - Kendra Latham, Harlan Fourth TeamG - Brittany Jackson, Corbin G - Emily Boggs, Cawood F - Gemma Gray, Clay CountyF - Kayla Haynes, Whitley County C - Erika Letanosky, Cumberland Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Mar 31, 2006 6:11:17 GMT -5
Girls' All-Star hopefuls announcedJayme Gilbert of 13th region champion Clay County is among 40 senior girls who have been invited to try out for the Kentucky All-Stars basketball team. Amber Neace of South Laurel, Kayla Haynes of Whitley County and Brooke Smith of Bell County are also among players asked to the tryouts at Georgetown College April 21-22. The All-Star team will be announced April 26 in Bowling Green. Kentucky plays the Indiana All-Stars at Western Kentucky's Diddle Arena on June 17. Girls' all-star invitees Pam Bell, Paducah Tilghman; Arnika Brown, Christian County; Alicia Bunton, Warren Central; Taylor Christman, Paris; Collete Cole, Eastern; Erica Coleman, Henry Clay; Nikki Davis, Lexington Catholic; Brittany Edelen, Washington County; Brooke Faulkner, Harrison County; Kayla Faulkner, Rose Hill; Candace Garrett, Muhlenberg North. Jayme Gilbert, Clay County; Sierra Gilbert, Henderson County; Chelsea Goodman, Mercer County; Amanda Green, Shelby County; Kayla Haynes, Whitley County; Brittany Henderlight, Woodford County; Nicole Holman, Butler; Chelsee Jarrell, Paintsville; Rachael Lantry, Holy Cross; Latoshia Lawrence, Apollo; Chelsia Lymon, Scott County; Meredith Marsh, Louisville Christian; Fontay Martin, Todd Central; Heather Martin, Letcher Central. Amber Neace, South Laurel; Amber Norton, Assumption; Suzie Owens, Scott County; Jenny Petrie, Mercy; Brandi Rayburn, West Carter; Kenzie Rich, Monroe County; Dymon Rondo, Eastern; Angela Roof, St. Mary; Anaris Sickles, Lexington Catholic; Brooke Smith, Bell County; Kabrenda Warfield, Elizabethtown; Lydia Watkins, Christian County; LaQuisha Wharton, Iroquois; Kristi White, Male; Marisa Williams, Manual. Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Mar 31, 2006 17:07:00 GMT -5
State tourneys not as sweet with poor shooting, errorsGIRLS TO PLAY BEFORE THE BOYS FOR NEXT FIVE YEARSBy Mike Fields - HERALD-LEADER STAFF WRITER The magic and excitement generated by this year's NCAA Tournament didn't trickle down to Kentucky's high school state tournaments. A less-than-scintillating boys' Sweet Sixteen at Rupp Arena was followed by a less-than-captivating girls' Sweet Sixteen at Diddle Arena. Poor shooting, lots of turnovers and small crowds were the themes in Bowling Green. The 16 girls' teams combined to hit 38 percent from the field and 55 percent from the foul line -- the worst state-tournament shooting in more than a decade. The girls piled up 602 turnovers -- an average of 40 a game -- the most in more than a decade. The girls' state tournament has followed the boys' Sweet Sixteen in recent years, but the events will switch places on the calendar the next few years: 2007 -- Girls: March 14-17; boys: March 21-24. 2008 -- Girls: March 12-15; boys: March 19-22. 2009 -- Girls: March 11-14; boys: March 18-21. 2010 -- Girls: March 10-13; boys: March 17-20. 2011 -- Girls: March 9-12; boys: March 16-19. Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Apr 9, 2006 7:04:28 GMT -5
Jayme GilbertThe player nicknamed "Skooly" because she "schooled" boys on the basketball court as a youngster could also be called that because the 5-foot-8 guard will now hold Clay County school records for career points (2,597), rebounds (862), assists (732) and steals (465). She also holds the school's single-game scoring record of 37 points. "Skooly's a special player, a one-of-a-kind player," said Clay Coach Donnie Gray after he coached the final game of his long career. "She's the best I've ever coached." That's a lot coming from Gray, who is retiring after 21 seasons and more than 500 victories. Gilbert, who has been starting since the eighth grade, shot 57 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 74 percent from the free-throw line for her career. She has not made a college decision. Girls' first teamPlayer, school (first-place votes) Ht. Yr. Ppg Rpg Arnika Brown, Christian Co. (22) 6-1 Sr. 24.5 12.0 Chelsia Lymon, Scott Co. (11) 5-6 Sr. 13.7 *5.1 Nikki Davis, Lexington Catholic (2) 5-8 Sr. 10.0 *7.0 Kenzie Rich, Monroe Co. (4) 5-6 Sr. 23.0 *7.0 Anaris Sickles, Lexington Catholic (2) 6-0 Sr. 11.4 6.0 Rebecca Gray, Scott Co. 5-11 Jr. 20.3 4.1 Amber Norton, Assumption (1) 6-1 Sr. 19.0 9.0 Jayme Gilbert, Clay Co. (3) 5-8 Sr. 22.4 5.9Brittany Edelen, Washington Co. (1) 5-9 Sr. 22.0 15.5 Merideth Marsh, Lou. Christian 5-7 Sr. 24.3 7.1 Second teamCollette Cole, Breathitt Co. (2) 5-9 Sr. 26.5 12.0 Angela Roof, St. Mary (1) 6-2 Sr. 24.7 10.7 Kristen Madden, Perry Co. Central (1) 6-0 Jr. 26.2 10.8 Amanda Green, Shelby Co. (1) 5-8 Sr. 16.1 8.5 Brooke Faulkner, Harrison Co. 5-9 Sr. 19.3 7.0 Jenny Petrie, Mercy 6-0 Sr. 20.5 8.2 Suzie Owens, Scott Co. 6-0 Sr. 16.2 10.8 LaQuisha Wharton, Iroquois (1) 5-2 Sr. 9.9 5.4 Latoisha Lawrence, Apollo 5-6 Sr. 16.5 4.6 Natalie Novosel, Lexington Catholic 5-10 So. 12.4 6.0 * AssistsHonorable mentionWhitney Ballinger (Carroll Co.); Pam Bell (Paducah Tilghman); Beth Branham (Jenkins); Hope Brown (North Hardin); Katy Cooke (Woodford Co.); Kala Faulkner (Rose Hill Christian); Candace Garrett (Muhlenberg North); Sierra Gilbert (Henderson Co.); Chelsea Goodman (Mercer Co.); Briana Green (Lexington Catholic); Tacarra Hayes (Caverna); Kayla Haynes (Whitley Co.); Elizabeth Horn (Berea); Ashley Jade Howard (Magoffin Co.); Megan Isaacs (Hart Co.); Rachel Lantry (Cov. Holy Cross); Annbruce Madden (Paul Dunbar); Heather Martin (Letcher Co. Central); Amber Neace (South Laurel); Emily Queen (Rose Hill Christian); Haley Ratliff (Pike Co. Central); Brandi Rayburn (West Carter); Dymon Rondo (Eastern); Brooke Smith (Bell Co.); Keyla Snowden (Lexington Catholic); Laura Terry (Rose Hill Christian); Marissa Williams (Manual) Coach of the Year: Steve Helton (Scott County) Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Apr 14, 2006 15:28:07 GMT -5
Ohio-Kentucky gameThe Kentucky-Ohio all-star games will be played Saturday April 15 at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Ky., with the girls starting at 6 p.m. and the boys at 8. The Kentucky boys' team will include Shelby County's A.J. Slaughter, Pleasure Ridge Park's Vincent Crutcher, Male's Forrest Smallwood and Jeffersontown's Ceedrick Ware, who was the MVP of the Sweet 16 last month. The rosters:BOYS: Johnathan Uchendu and Lawrence Brown, Millersburg Military; Antonio Owens, Boyd County; A.J. Slaughter, Shelby County; Joshua Mack, University Heights; Vincent Crutcher, PRP; Walt Allen, South Laurel; Ceedrick Ware, Jeffersontown; Chris Williams, Woodford County; Aaron Dunaway, Henry Clay; Forrest Smallwood, Male; Daniel Ard, Marshall County; Dan Penick, Ludlow; Tyler Wilkerson, Lafayette; Brian Staed, Boyle County. Coaches: Mike Clark, Shelby County; Russ Day, Millersburg Military; Ronnie Bottoms, Boyle County. GIRLS: Suzie Owens and Chelsia Lymon, Scott County; Rachel Lantry, Covington Holy Cross; Pam Bell, Paducah Tilghman; Amber Neace, South Laurel; Dymon Rondo, Eastern; Brittany Edelen, Washington County; Kala Faulkner, Rose Hill; Arnika Brown, Christian County; Brandi Rayburn and Leigh Audrea Perry, West Carter; Jayme Gilbert, Clay County; Angela Roof, Paducah St. Mary; Chelsee Jarrell, Paintsville; Calloray Howard, Magoffin County; Ashley Griffith, Boone County. Coaches: Nell Fookes, Boone County; Allison Steig, Paducah Tilghman. Jump shotsThe Courier-Journal's All-State teams will be announced in Sunday's editions. Read the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Apr 16, 2006 7:33:06 GMT -5
Miller, Gilbert head annual all-conference teamsMiddlesboro's Stuart Miller and Clay County's Jayme Gilbert was chosen as the boys and girls player of the year, respectively, when All-Southeastern Kentucky Conference teams were announced recently. Miller, who has agreed to walk on at Louisville, led the 13th Region in scoring with 29.4 points per game. Gilbert averaged 22.4 points per game as she led the Lady Tigers to the regional title. Pineville's J.D. Strange was selected as the boys coach of the year, while Clay County's Donnie Gray, who is retiring, earned top girls coach honors. Bell County won the conference championship on the boys side, with Clay County placing second. Clay won the girls title, followed by Corbin. The All-SEKC teams include: Boys Bell County - Jeremy Sanders, Ryan Whitaker, Trey Goins, Shawnta Zachery and Jordan Turner Clay County - Desmond Swafford, William Jones, Dylan Sizemore, Anthony Hibbard and Zach LewisCorbin - Josh Crawford, Ryan Tate and Kyle French Cumberland - Kyle Simpson and Desmond Johnson Evarts - Dustin Mefford and Jamie Combs Harlan - Stephen Brown, Ryan Clem and John Smith Middlesboro - Bart Short, Tyler Hatmaker and Daniel Griffin Pineville - Dustin Day, Blake Hensley, James David Strange and Derek Rosenbalm GirlsBell County - Brooke Smith, Ashley Frady and Maggie Miracle Clay County - Jayme Gilbert, Gemma Gray, Page Jackson, Maleah Roberts and Stephanie JacksonCorbin - Heather Clouse, Katie Akins, Christina Sutton and Mikkah Rogers Evarts - Amy Baird and Samantha Thomas Harlan - Kendra Latham, Courtney Bell and Caroline Huff Knox Central - Wendi Messer, Brittany Jordan and Ashley Sizemore Middlesboro - Mary Flanary, Brooklyn Jimison and Shaleesha Coleman Honorable MentionBoys - Clay County - Richard Jones and Justin Hobbs
Girls - Clay County - Sarah Burchell and Mariah AubreyRead the entire article at....
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Post by Local News on Apr 18, 2006 15:09:45 GMT -5
2006 Kentucky All-State Girls Basketball TeamBy Jody Demling, The Courier-JournalReflecting the parity that highlighted the high school basketball season, voting for The Courier-Journal's All-State teams was as close as ever. Shelby County guard A.J. Slaughter edged out several players by just a few votes to grab top honors on the boys' side. Scott County's Chelsia Lymon and Christian County's Arnika Brown shared the No. 1 spot on the girls' side. GIRLS FIRST TEAM Player, team Ht. Yr. Pts. Chelsia Lymon, Scott County 5-6 Sr. 13.7 Arnika Brown, Christian County 6-2 Sr. 24.7 Brittany Edelen, Washington County 5-10 Sr. 23.0 Rebecca Gray, Scott County 5-11 Jr. 20.3 Kenzie Rich, Monroe County 5-6 Sr. 23.0 Amber Norton, Assumption 6-2 Sr. 18.5 Merideth Marsh, Christian Academy 5-7 Sr. 18.1 Nikki Davis, Lexington Catholic 5-8 Sr. 10.0 Anaris Sickles, Lexington Catholic 6-0 Sr. 11.4 Jayme Gilbert, Clay County 5-9 Sr. 22.4HONORABLE MENTION - 13th RegionKayla Haynes, Whitley County; Kendra Latham, Harlan; Wendy Messer, Knox Central; Amber Neace, South Laurel; Brooke Smith, Bell County. Jayme Gilbert, Clay Co./GuardGilbert finished her career as the school's leading scorer with 2,597 points, surpassing former All-Stater Kim Jones this past season. She averaged 22.4 points as a senior and led Clay County to the 13th Region title. "Just for her to be the school's all-time leading scorer says a lot," Clay County coach Donnie Gray said. "She had a great career, and there's really nothing that she can't do." She averaged 5.9 rebounds and had 151 assists and 95 steals while shooting 57.4 percent. She also is the school's career leader in assists and ranks second in steals and fifth in rebounds. Gilbert has signed with Georgetown College. Read the entire article at....
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